APPLICATION LETTER

PRESENTED BY:
TEFIANA RAMDHANI, S.PD
DEFINITION

An application letter is a formally written one-

page letter that accompanies a resume and
other requested documentation in application
for a job or academic program.
 SOCIAL FUNCTION
to express your interest in attending an institution
or receiving a position. It showcases your abilities
and strengths, and illustrates your experience.

According to www.targetstudy.com to express,

inform/pre-inform the authoritative receiver about
particular ongoing/upcoming activities, events,
process, or procedures.
TYPES OF APPLICATION LETTERS

Application letter for teachers

Application letter resume
Loan application letter
School application letter
Scholarship application letter, etc
 GENERIC STRUCTURE

 Salutation
 Introduction
 Main message or body
 The close
 Complimentary close
 SALUTATION
According to www.Wikipedia.com a
greeting used in a letter or other
written or non-written communication.
Salutation can be formal or informal.
 INTRODUCTION
Why are you writing? Because you have
recently graduated and this company or
position appeals to you. The first
paragraph should refer to the job for which
you are applying and how you heard about
it.
MAIN MESSAGE / BODY

The main message is made up of one or

more paragraphs in which the main idea of
the letter is relayed.
 CLOSING
It is the end of the letter.
 COMPLEMENTARY CLOSE

in this part, the writer inserts his/her

signature. This sign-off phrase shows
respect and appreciation for the person
who is considering the request in the
letter.
 LANGUAGE FEATURES
 Using Present Tense
 Use the verb to indicate actions and feelings
 Use the Future Tense for suggesting solutions to problem the job
 EXAMPLES
Job Application Letter